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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

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drug policy with its international treaty obligations—specifically, the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (Single Convention). So, if the goal of § 811(d)(1) is treaty compliance, rescheduling isn’t just permissible—it’s arguably required. It’s the only way to prevent policy from swinging with each administration.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

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Cannabis Business Licensing & Compliance 6. Compliance with security requirements (facilities, protocols). High compliance costs: Security measures, GMP standards, and detailed reporting. What security and compliance requirements do cannabis businesses need to meet? The specific license type.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

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Three years after Thailand became the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis , its groundbreaking policy may collapse under political turmoil. What began as an innovative public health and agricultural policy now faces potential reversal rather than regulation.

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Jason Adelstone to Speak at the 2025 Cannabis Law Institute in Denver

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Jason will join the panel “The Next Decade of Cannabis: Springboarding Forward from Initial State Regulatory Systems,” where he and fellow experts will examine the future of cannabis policy and reform. Topics will include international regulatory developments, U.S. For more information or to register, visit www.incba.org.

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Red Light, Green Light for European Cannabis: Germany Goes to the Polls; Switzerland Eyes Pole Position on Cannabis Reform

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Germanys cannabis industry anxiously awaits Sundays election results to see whether progressive policies endure or face rollback under new leadership. Still, Switzerland must comply with international agreements like the Schengen Agreement governing cross-border trade/movement policies with EU countries.

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How Inflation is Affecting Cannabis: Prices, Closures, and the Job Market

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According to Beau Kilmer, a cannabis market authority from the Rand Drug Policy Research Center, in an interview with NPR , When you move from prohibition to legalization, it takes time [to lower prices]. Staying in compliance means avoiding heavy fines and possible revocation of licenses.

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Navigating Medical Marijuana and Employment in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

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As more people use cannabis for chronic conditions, it’s important to understand how workplace policies apply. Employer Rights and Restrictions While Massachusetts law protects medical marijuana users, employers still have the right to set and enforce workplace policies about cannabis. For more tips, visit the Boston Lawyer Blog.